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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 320.42 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 320.42 and 180.84 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 320.42 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/320.42 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 320.42 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 57,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,946.41/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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